How to Pronounce anemone

Language: English (from Greek)   IPA: /əˈnɛməni/

Pronunciation explanation

uh-NEM-uh-nee. Four syllables. One of the most famous "tongue twisters" in standard English. Stress on the second syllable. The word has a rhythmic pattern: uh-NEM-uh-nee.

Practice tip

uh-NEM-uh-nee. Try: "uh" + "nem" + "uh" + "nee". The two "nem/nee" repetitions cause the confusion.

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